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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
10
Fragmentary items note Lawrence postal matter in 1919, warnings to profiteers about a new year price rise, ongoing Salina bank wrecking impacts, Australian boosterism, Douglas county highway progress toward fort-to-fort access, and University fraternity responses to a $500 prize offer aimed at uplifting students during high prices.
A firm that received fifteen million dollars for war materiel without return is seen as overreaching in profiteering. The event signals impending legal action in federal courts as the matter seeks resolution.
An advert claims Peptiron blends iron with nyx and pep sin to boost vigor and tone organs. It targets anemia and nervous and digestive fatigue, offering normal appetite, better nutrition, and sleep with testimonials from EB Winkley of Gosaville and production by C L Hopk Co of Lowell Mass.
The Chanute Tribune describes duck hunters as rugged early risers facing mud and cold, hauling gear and shooting hours. It also outlines Roosevelt Week events, Americanization Day observances, and fundraising for Sagamore Hill preservation and a Roosevelt memorial, with a note about Kraker fountain pens for sale.
A Lawrence city laboratory is hailed as a timely health investment for winter disease prevention. The piece argues new technologies face public acceptance delays, while German post-war explanations vary. It notes Vor Bernstorff’s belief Belgium’s invasion soured U S sentiment toward Germany and questions why German actions failed to unite the United States with the Allies.
The text recalls a man whose father attended the 1856 party organization convention. As a boy he waved a Fremont flag in Os kaloosa and later supported Republican candidates. If elected to the next national convention, he may be the only delegate with direct ties to the party's founding events.
The industrial congress loses value with labor members gone and warns that winter outcomes will test public patience. It argues labor will cause strikes and higher costs if unjust demands persist, while production and wartime policies no longer justify high wages.
Army publications quote officers who enjoyed high rank during the war denouncing rules forcing them back to lower grades. Some may quit, others fear a life outside the service. If temporary grades become permanent, the nation would have few privates to do basic tasks. Britain also plans a forty percent cut to the general staff.
F U Roberts of the Oskaloosa Independent, a long time Republican aligned with the party since its founding, announces his candidacy for the first district delegate position to the Republican national convention next year.
A compact advertisement extols Wiedemann's ice cream as pure wholesome and delicious and provides a contact phone number showing its availability to customers.
British task 7,000 prisoners ate more than 100 runs. Franco American and British armies resumed offensive in France and Flanders. Gen Joseph Haller named commander in chief of Polish forces fighting with Allies.
Mrs. Charlie Taylor of Dillon South Carolina writes of her two year catarrh ordeal in head stomach and bowels finding relief with PE-RU-NA. She gained weight from 100 to 150 pounds and credits the medicine with curing her and aiding overall strength and blood purity. The ad urges readers to buy PE-RU-NA in tablet or liquid form for coughs colds and digestive troubles.
A dated roster of anniversaries and events notes figures such as William Rabin governor of Georgia born in Halifax County North Carolina April 8 1818 1826 Richmond evictor John Moncareaniel born Stafford Virginia 1865 and other items including military actions and notable personages with scattered dates and places.
Lesson commentary on Mark 6 22 27 28 38 33 41 45 52 64 68 72 focusing on Jesus sending disciples across the sea and walking on water The piece explains fear faith and divine support with Peter’s attempt to walk on waves and Jesus calming the storm as the group acknowledges Jesus as the Son of God
A poetic reflection on homelessness cites John Howard Payne in Paris and the biblical line about the Son of Man having no place to lay his head. The era’s rhetoric emphasizes pity for the landless and the universal longing for a home.
A nurse sings to a young patient in a hospital room and, after repeating a favored tune many times, asks if her voice still carries enough tone for another performance. A bee is noted for its ability to carry twice its weight in honey.
A fragmentary line reads Beware of him who haves the haugh of a chit I love God and little children attributed to Rich ten Mrs Slgvurner in a period style meditation. The odd spelling and phrasing reflect a quaint historical voice.
A devotional excerpt emphasizes the sanctity of the believer’s heart as God’s temple and the Holy Spirit dwelling in the church. It urges focus on one task at a time to fulfill supreme obligation, quoting a modern preacher’s cadence about priority and disciplined living.
A fragment notes a Greek lady named Pam phela who adopted a new name and left behind scrapbooks containing notes recipes anecdotes and memoranda detailing her life and memories.
An advertising insert urges taking Cascarets tonight to prevent tomorrow's woes. It promises mild, pleasant relief from constipation, indigestion, and headaches with no harm or unpleasant effects.
Residents report basement flooding from water main work and favor a dry cleaning process. The weather predictor warns of snow today while sidewalks stayed wet and shoppers eye rising prices as crowds gather for fuel or lamp oil signals.
Unclear fragmented text hints at breakthroughs or treatments for catarrepal deafness. Mentions potential therapies and named terms, but content is garbled. No coherent events, dates, or people clearly identifiable.
Queen Victoria of Spain born in England 32 years ago today. Prince Ganzlo youngest son of the King and Queen of Spain born in Madrid five years ago today. Rt Hon Sir Horace Clunkett born 65 years ago today. George W L Carths former governor of Iowa born in Shelby County Indiana 67 years ago. Ted Hid a noted heavyweight pugilist 28 years ago today. Mentions of London Lake Superior Ireland sizes noted.
An apparent editorial snippet urges following proven directions to improve work quality. It asserts persistent effort yields progress and personal growth through steady, step by step practice in chosen tasks, reflecting a mid century newspaper tone.
The passage hints at internal debate about self restraint and responsibility in discourse. It references pride in offerings like hot chocolate and sandwiches at Wiedemann's and critiques groups for failing to think broadly. The text laments indifference and urges sponsoring one's own ideas without belittling others.
Miss Beat rice Rosenthal of Chelsea Massachusetts freshman at Boston University bucks the college trend by wearing curls down her back though most girls, including freshies, keep hair up. She is not 16 and is known as the class baby.
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